Minister for Political and Security Affairs Jokes About Inauguration of Kompolnas Office on Police Chief's Birthday
Minister for Political and Security Affairs (Menko Polkam) Djamari Chaniago made a joke to Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo during the inauguration of the new Kompolnas office.
On that occasion, Djamari noted that the inauguration of the new Kompolnas office coincided with the Police Chief’s birthday.
He expressed surprise as to why the inauguration was not held together with his own birthday as Kompolnas Chairman on 8 April last month.
“Earlier I spoke in the lift, actually I felt a bit awkward. Why? A month ago it was my birthday, why not last month? Even though I am the Chairman of Kompolnas,” Djamari joked.
“But it’s also hard to avoid saying that it was a coincidence. No, it wasn’t a coincidence. We prepared it for that,” he added.
On the other hand, he hopes that by no longer being located in the Police Academy (PTIK) area, the public will no longer hesitate to come and report to Kompolnas.
“The aim (of the move) first is so that the public who have interests or dealings with Kompolnas can come without hesitation,” he explained.
Even though it is no longer at PTIK, Djamari emphasised that all Kompolnas activities are aimed at improving the Indonesian National Police from time to time.
Furthermore, he assured that Kompolnas is open to anyone who needs it or wants to provide input on police-related issues.
On the same occasion, Sigit asked Kompolnas to continue providing input and evaluations regarding the duties and performance of the Bhayangkara Corps.
He stated that the presence of the new office would also strengthen Kompolnas to be more independent as a strategic partner for the Indonesian National Police. And it can ensure that the Bhayangkara Corps institution can truly carry out its duties professionally.
“Colleagues from Kompolnas always provide suggestions and input, so that we can work better, more professionally. Listening to public complaints and responding promptly,” he said.